Back in 1985, when I was an ambitious young church planter in South Florida trying desperately to make a name for myself, I met another young church planter who had just arrived from Las Vegas. I liked the guy right away, and we quickly became friends. His name was Bob…
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Healing Marriages from Porn & Betrayal | Matt & Joanna Raabsmith
Can marriages heal after pornography, betrayal, and broken trust? Matt & Joanna Raabsmith join the Covenant Eyes Podcast to share their story, their healing framework, and hope for couples rebuilding intimacy and faith. In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Karen Potter and Theo McManigal sit down with…
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Quitting Porn Cold Turkey
So, you’ve decided that you need to get porn out of your life. Is it smart to quit cold turkey? If you’re just trying to power through the impulse to look at porn until it goes away, it’s not going to work. You can’t white-knuckle your way out of a…
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Porn Made Me Feel Like a Bad Parent: Barb’s Story
Five years ago, I learned my son was struggling with pornography. I was shocked and devastated. Feeling guilty and hopeless, I struggled to sleep and cried endlessly. I couldn’t understand how this had happened. He grew up in a Christian home with Christian principles. We talked openly about sex and…
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David’s Story of CSAM Addiction: Facing 8 Years in Prison
The following is a guest post by David Chatham. He is in court today awaiting sentencing for possession of child pornography. . . . . Many people talk about the proverbial “knock on the door” as their wake-up call and introduction to recovery from pornography addiction. For me, the knock…
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10 Ways to Build Intimacy Apart From Sex
Therapists often recommend a period of abstinence to couples dealing with issues of compulsive or addictive use of pornography, or with issues of other types of sexual acting out. This can provide time for the wounded spouse to begin processing the impact of betrayal without the pressure to be sexually…
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10 Ways to Pluck Out Your Eye to Avoid Porn
If you are a Christian man who struggles with porn, you’re likely familiar with Jesus’ command to “pluck out your right eye and cast it away” if it causes you to lust after women. But how are you supposed to do this, exactly? After all, you face more visual temptations,…
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How Boundaries Helped Heal Our Marriage: Robin and Dave’s Story
Fifteen years ago, Dave called a dating line hoping to have a sexual conversation with a woman. Even though he confessed it, he was unwilling to admit the seriousness of his offense. I asked him to leave. He gathered a few things and stormed out of the house angry and…
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Fighting Pornography in the Church & Beyond with Fr. Allen Hoffa
In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Fr. Allen Hoffa, a dedicated priest, pastor, and advocate in the fight against pornography. Fr. Hoffa shares his journey into the priesthood, his passion for addressing the global pornography epidemic, and how he’s helping families, teens, and…
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For Singles: How to Handle a Strong Sex Drive in a God-Honoring Way
With tears streaming down my face, I sat alone in my room. As a 22-year-old Christian single woman, I was battling against my flesh and the sexual temptations in my mind…again. I wanted to be pure. I wanted to fight against the lust in my life. I wanted to honor…
